In Memoriam It is a great pity that Dr. Mineo NAKAJIMA (中嶋嶺雄), a distinguished international sociologist and president of Akita International University, passed away in Akita City, Japan, on Thursday, 14th of February, 2013. Having a profound interest in haiku, he supported the activities of Akita International Haiku Network as adviser. With deep … Continue reading 中嶋嶺雄先生追悼歌 ： 幸野稔→

On February 29, I happened to see ten swans in the sun at the bank of the Omono River （雄物川） in Akita prefecture （秋田県）. It was such a peaceful view. The swans enjoyed themselves on a fine early spring day. Here are photos and haiku about swans. 春の岸白鳥の群れ舞ひ降りる 秀法 a … Continue reading For New Year 2012 (10)→

Kamakura Snow Festival（かまくら） is held in Yokete city, Akita prefecture（秋田県）, Northern Honshu, Japan on February 15th-16th every year. It is a fantastic world appearing on a snow country evening, where children enjoy chatting in rooms made of snow. Here are photos and haiku about Kamakura Snow Festival 羽後の国かまくらの灯の点りけり 秀法 Ugo no … Continue reading For New Year 2012 (8)→

Namahage-Sedo Festival （なまはげ柴灯まつり）takes place in Shinzan shrine （真山神社）in Oga city , Akita prefecture（秋田県）, Northern Honshu, Japan, the second Friday through the second Sunday of February every year. This festival is carried out as a tourist event that combines the Shinto shrine Sedo festival and the Namahage folk festival. Here is a photo of the … Continue reading For New Year 2012 (7)→

Here is a photo of the Omono River（雄物川） in Akita prefecture （秋田県）, Northern Honshu, Japan. The photo was taken at the riverbank at the end of January. 氷結に鯉のまどろむ北の川 秀法 hyouketsu ni koi no madoromu kita no kawa a sheet of ice keeps carp in repose northern rivers Hidenori … Continue reading For New Year 2012 (6)→